generic fuel tank
English translation: a replica of the original fuel tank made by a different manufacturer
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| 4 +2 | a replica of the original fuel tank made by a different manufacturer |
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peer agreement (net): +2a replica of the original fuel tank made by a different manufacturer Explanation: Your final suggestion is the correct one; "generic" means in contrast to OEM. In relation to car parts it means the same as "aftermarket" or "ERP" (exact replacement part): a part that closely resembles the original (OEM) part but is made by a different manufacturer. Generic parts are generally cheaper than OEM, though the quality can be inferior. It doesn't mean what "generic" tends to mean in general contexts: a generic fuel tank is not a fuel tank that fits a number of different vehicles. That wouldn't work, because car parts have to have precise shapes and dimensions. A generic part is made to fit one particular model (or group of very similar models); it's simply a copy rather than the original. http://www.bafiltersupply.com/Aftermarket-Replacement-Applia... |
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